There were 9.4 million beehives on EU farms in 2023, according to Eurostat, with the number of beehives increasing by 1.3 million (+16%), from 8.1 million in 2020.
The EU Commission is investing EUR 910 million under the 2024 European Defence Fund (EDF) to create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe. With the investments the EU…
The EU is very unlikely to meet its target of a 20 per cent share of the global market for microchips by 2030, according to a new report released by the European Court of Auditors.
The EU exported EUR 29.8 billion worth of alcoholic drinks in 2024, according to figures released by Eurostat, with France by far the main EU exporter to countries outside the EU.
The EU Commission has set out plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the EU’s road safety and vehicle registration rules, covering vehicle check-ups, registration and roadside checks of commercial vehicles.
The EU Commission issued fines of EUR 500m and EUR 200m respectively to Apple and Meta, finding the two tech giants to have breached their obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
The EU Commission is proposing to boost defence-related spending within the EU budget to support faster, more flexible and coordinated investment in Europe’s defence technological and industrial base.
